*Tyler's POV*

I knew the second Korey noticed us holding hands this was coming, but that didn't help the guilty feeling in my stomach. It was bad enough I'd gotten with the one guy he didn't approve of, but the fact I did it behind is back was like salt in the wound. He was pissed. Korey rarely got pissed, even when I'd backed his car up into a pole he was only irked, but I could tell this was different. He yanked on my arm, hard, the last step before the men's room and I tumbled in after him.

"Look, I can explain-"

"Explain what, exactly? Are you and Troye an item or is he just another sex toy to you?"

"Well, we're not officially together yet, but-"

"No, don't fucking 'but' me. He's eighteen, Tyler. You have done a lot of stupid shit during our friendship, but this just might top the list. I can't believe my best friend is a freaking cradle-snatcher!"

"He's a legal adult."

"Wow, and technically a relationship between a seventy year old and a twenty-five year old is legal, but does that make it right?"

"That's a forty-five year age difference, you twat. We only have six."

"Look, Tyler, I get it. We've been friends for years and if there's one thing I've realized it's that you think with your dick. But you must realize this isn't going to work out? He's going to want to move on and try new things and you're going to want to move on and try new people. And your mother, Jackie is going to be so pissed."

"Well, what Jackie doesn't know won't hurt her. I love-" I'd meant to explain it all to him in detail, why I was willing to put so much at stake for the stupid boy, but his hand covered my mouth before I got the chance.

"You're keeping secrets from your own mother now? Do I even know you any more?"

"Korey." I whispered, watching him storm out of the room. He'd come around, right? I finally had him in the same city as me and I would do something stupid like go and screw it up. I sighed, staring at myself in the mirror. I watched a tear roll down my cheek and shook my head vigorously. No, I can't let Troye know how upset I am, it'll only worry the poor boy even more. I wiped the tears from my face and put on my most convincing smile, praying he hadn't been around me quite enough yet to see through it.

When I joined them at the table again I wasn't surprised to see Korey's spot was empty. I knew I should probably excuse him somehow so the other's weren't left wondering, but I couldn't find the will to speak right now. I felt Troye's soft hand grab mine and thanked the heavens I had him to help me through this. I knew he wouldn't ask what was wrong until I wanted to tell him, he'd just support my blindly though it because that's the way he was.

"So, ready to order?" Joey said cheerily. This was his sneaky way of asking if Korey would be coming back. Everyone nodded in unison, my nod a bit slower and more tentative than theirs, but I nodded all the same. I could feel Troye's worried eyes on my face the entire meal, but I couldn't even give him a reassuring smile. My best friend thinks I'm a monster.

After dinner everyone panned out, hugging good-bye to Troye like he was some sort of angel, not that I could blame them. He really was an angel, but they had no idea to what extent. Troye and I started to head back to the car when I felt a hand slap my ass. I jumped into Troye in shock, spinning around afterwards with wide eyes.

"What's up your ass tonight, Ty? It's just me." Sawyer laughed, pulling me into a friendly hug. Or at least I hoped it was friendly, for Troye's sake. 

"Sorry, just a little on edge, that's all." Oh, and my almost boyfriend is standing next to us, but I can't exactly tell you that.

"No big deal, don't worry about it. I was wondering if you two would care to join Joey and I for some fro-yo? An after dinner snack, if you will."

"So dessert?" Troye said blandly, making it clear just how he'd interpreted our hug. Sawyer laughed at his hostile attitude but nodded.

"Yes, dessert." I looked over at Troye and flashed him an encouraging smile. I loved Sawyer, as a friend of course, and we'd been seriously lacking any interaction lately. Troye didn't look impressed but gave me the okay with a roll of his eyes.

"Sounds great!" I beamed, grabbing Troye's hand and giving it a hearty squeeze. That'll shut the little twink up. If he was so worried about Sawyer I'd just have to go out of my way to make it clear I was unavailable, without actually saying I was unavailable. He smiled at my sudden show of affection and then looked over at Sawyer matter of factly. Sawyer didn't seem interested in our behaviour, much less phased, he just turned around and bounded after Joey to fill him in on the plans.

The four of us were walking down the road a second later, my hand still attached to Troye's.

"So, looking forward to going back to Australia yet, Troye?" Joey asked innocently. He had no idea how much the topic made both of our hearts heavy with anxiety. I didn't want my baby to leave, he'd only just gotten here.

"Not overly, LA is just so exciting. Plus I don't have a Tyler waiting for me back in Perth."

"Okay, this has been killing me since you guys first walked into the restaurant. Is it official? Is Troyler really real?" Sawyer asked, walking backward so he could see our reactions. If Troye's obvious blushing and lip biting hadn't made it obvious I was about to.

"You can't tell anyone yet, but-"

"Aw!" Joey cooed, hugging me to him excitedly.

"Finally." Sawyer laughed, giving me a slap on the back. If only they knew how much their support meant to me right now. I gripped Troye's hand a little bit tighter and found myself smiling for the first time since dinner started. So I'd told two people that Troyler was real, now it was only a matter of actually making it official with Troye. I hoped he wouldn't be mad at me for saying something like this before I even asked him out. I sneakily glance in his direction and giggle when I see him smiling like an idiot and staring up at the starry sky. He snaps his head to face me and sticks his tongue out, but even with his features pinched into a scowl I can see the adoring tint in his eyes. Now I just have to figure out how to ask him out. It needs to be big enough to make him swoon, but not so much as to scare him off. 

"Here we are!" Joey chirped, gesturing toward the building in front of us. We eagerly hurried inside and got our yogurt, then sitting down at the first table we could reach. 

"I'm going to run to the little boy's room, be right backanya!" Joey laughed, hopping over Sawyer and hurrying off. The second the doors shut behind him Sawyer jumped up, leaning across the table like he had top secret information for me.

"Can I trust you with something?" I felt Troye tense up beside me, uncomfortable with the sudden serious atmosphere.

"Of course."

"While you two were shacked up in love city something big happened in my life as well and I need your advice."

"Spit it out." 

"Joey and I... We kind of hooked up. We were a little intoxicated but still sober enough to understand what it was we were doing. I never saw a relationship happening between us and frankly, I'm scared out of my damn mind. I've been his shoulder to cry on and friend to vent to for over a year, I know just how high that boy's expectations are."

"Awh, Sawyer! Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"Because I'm not supposed to. Joey told me that it's supposed to stay between us for now and that's where I need your advice, well, more your opinion. Do you think he's embarrassed of me?" I studied Sawyer's worried features and couldn't help but smile. Sawyer had been looking for a relationship for so long now it was so strange to see his wishes granted. Lovesick was a foreign look for him, but he wore it well.

"He's never been in a serious relationship before, gay or straight. I think he just needs some time to get used to it himself before worrying about letting other people in on the situation. Don't try and fix something before you're even sure if it's broken, Sawyer."

"You're right, you're totally right. I am just really nervous, myself. With how badly my last relationship ended and how hard it's been to find a good one since I kind of thought there might have been something wrong with me..."

"Sawyer Hartman, there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. Joey is lucky to have you." I stated, reaching across the table to shake his shoulders. He smiled, showing his dimples adorably, and stared down at the table.

"Thanks, Ty, it's good to hear that." I just nodded instead of replying, noticing that Joey was on his way back.

"What'd I miss? Anything exciting?"

"Just Tyler gushing about Troye, nothing big." Sawyer laughed, giving me a sneaky wink. 

"Are you kidding me? Troyler moments are definitely something big, just ask their thousands of fangirls." Joey chuckled, wolfing down his yogurt to catch up to us. I was glad Troye had given me permission to come with them now, considering what a good time I would have missed out on otherwise. Though when we emerged into the drizzling rain half a hour later I really wished I had of drove the short distance instead of leaving my car back at the restaurant. We waved good-bye quickly, hugging one another like we'd truly bonded over the four cups of frozen sugary treat. We then parted ways, Sawyer and Joey were off to hail a cab. I turned back to Troye with an eager smile.

"Ready to head home?"

"Is that even a question? I'm about ready to pass out on the spot."

"Oh, so it's a big deal when you're tired, huh?"

"Shut-up." He giggled, huddling closer to me. I looked down at him, just now noticing the way his bottom lip had begun trembling.

"Are you cold?"

"Why?"

"Do you really need a reason? Here." I laughed, shrugging out of my jacket and draping it on his shoulders. He blushed profoundly and looked up at me with starry eyes.

"I didn't think people actually did this, giving their lover their jacket."

"Lover? That has a nice ring to it." I teased, hurrying to steal a kiss from his perky lips before we had to take off again toward the car. We then got in the car, both of us sharing the same stupid chesire cat grin. Funny, the way love takes over your facial features and paints a permanent smile on you.

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